Never Talk to Strangers (1995)

Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a cause of this relationship she changes her personality when ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Hall

Writers:

Lewis A. Green, Jordan Rush

Stars:

Rebecca De Mornay, Antonio Banderas, Dennis Miller

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rebecca De Mornay	...	Dr. Sarah Taylor
Antonio Banderas	...	Tony Ramirez
Dennis Miller	...	Cliff Raddison
Len Cariou	...	Henry Taylor
Harry Dean Stanton	...	Max Cheski
Eugene Lipinski	...	Dudakoff
Martha Burns	...	Maura
Beau Starr	...	Grogan
Phillip Jarrett	...	Spatz
Tim Kelleher	...	Wabash
Emma Corosky	...	Young Sarah
Susan Coyne	...	Alison
Joseph R. Gannascoli	...	Carnival Attendant
Reg Dreger	...	Flight Attendant
Frances Hyland	...	Mrs. Slotnick

Storyline

Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a cause of this relationship she changes her personality when she begins to receive anonymous telefon calls.

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Plot Keywords:

police psychologist | police | love | stairs | cigarette smoking | 

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Taglines:

In A World Where Love Isn't Always Safe, Trust Can Be Deadly.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some strong graphic sexuality

Details

Country:

USA Canada Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nunca hables con extraños

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary

Box Office

Budget:

$6,400,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$6,849,998 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Abaton Filmhauswertung GmbH, Alliance Communications Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Raoul Ruiz was originally slated to direct this film.

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Goofs

After Sarah plants the gun in Tony's right hand she goes into the bathroom to clean up. When she comes out and kneels by Tony, the gun is no longer there.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Max Cheski: I think sex is overrated, Dr. Taylor. Don't you?
Max Cheski: No, I guess not. You'd be out of a job, wouldn't you?
Max Cheski: I love that little scar... on your mouth.

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Connections

Features Bell Book and Candle (1958)

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Soundtracks

"Her Body Makes Vows"
Performed by Exchange featuring Marc Jordan
Written by Gerald O'Brien, Steve Sexton and Marc Jordan
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

The Good & Bad Of 'Never Talk To Strangers'

This thriller is a bit rough-edged, but a lot of people like that sort of thing. Rebecca DeMornay was the at the top of her game around this time (early to mid '90s).

GOOD NEWS - Overall, an interesting and involving story, especially in the second half. The movie is capped by a surprise ending I defy anyone to guess correctly. There are a few steamy scenes, too.

BAD NEWS - No likable characters, too much profanity; a few minor holes in the story; an obvious feminist bias and DeMornay's foul mouth and morals are pretty rotten for a psychologist, the character she plays. The guys - Dennis Miller and Antonio Bandaras - play pretty sleazy characters, too.

OVERALL - Interesting movie but too sleazy a feel to it.